Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10,976, Richard Gentry, Va

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Gentry Richard Farris Nancy (Former widow)
H 10,976
B.L.W. 81502-160-55
CONTENTS

7364 Kentucky
Richard Gentry
Madison Co in the State of Kentucky was a Private in the Cavalry command in Dalton of the Left command in the Virginia 8 months
scribed on the Roll of Kentucky the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of March 1833 and sent to Dan Breck, Richmond Kentucky
swears to the 4th of March 1833 $53,32 Pension allowance ending 4 Sept 1833
$6665
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, book Vol. 7 Page 10
See letter to Agent, 23 Sept 1833, and to D. Breck same date.
The letter recorded in the Genl Correspondence book is date 23 Sept 1833
This should have been written "Richard Gentry 2". See letter to Mr. T. Scott, Pen. Agency, Sept. 23 1833
Let J. M. Smith, Aug 20/50

Process
No. 6. 20 6382
Kentucky
Nancy Farris formerly widow of Richard Gentry who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private .
Lexington agency.
Rate 96 Dollars cents per annum.
Commencing July 27. 1868 Deduct payments made since.
Certificate dated Dec. 16 th 1869 and sent to C. D. Pennebaker Ky. State Agent Present,
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb uary 3, 1853, Page 130 Vol. N. 27. 1868.
Duplicate issued Sept. 27/71 8 emt to Pen. Agent Lexington Ky. Jeligion - Clerk Dlw
Date of death not on AB

End P
26713-160
Vol 9, page 40.
Act March 28/58
289757
Nancy Harris
apl 29/58
Nancy Harris daughter of Richd. Garrison
apl 29/58 Cool Revolutionary Pensions Feb 53 - No. 6882
Ad: Hollis James 3/88. B. G. M.
J. M. Shackelford Richmond Ky.

§ 3930 R. Ginty
Declaration
return,
§ 22. 5

State of Kentucky Madison County
(Gentry)
on this 13 day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court before Jas. D. Gurnett, Wm. Goodloe & Park? Broadus. Jurors of the County Court in & for the County of Madison aforesaid now sitting, Richard Gentry a resident of said County aged 69 years who being first duly sworn according to law states on his oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named Officers & served as herein stated -
That in Albemarle County in 1780 he thinks the first he was drafted and served a term in the Militia under Wm. Dutton Capt, Robert Rods Lieut. that he was marched down to Cabin Point , Stationed there for some time, went thence to Petersburg - there had to Richmond & there discharged - cannot state the exact length of time he was thinks it was about two months - In May 1781 he was drafted in the Militia from Albemarle a second time - John Miller was his Capt - Hott Run Colo. & Lawson Gap - Marched to Richmond & there joined the Army - The British Troops were at the time on the opposite side of the River - they shortly afterward crossed about the Hundred - at a place then called Notown - They then pressed us & the upstream regiments assisting in firing a bridge or two to check the pursuit.

In Spottsylvania County the British Troops took the main road to Charlottesville. The Detachment, to which applicant belonged had taken the right towards Fredericksburg - after the British had passed on we made a cross & fell in their rear about six miles from Charlottesville. When British again went down the Country we followed on - after applicant's term was out he continued to serve for his Mother a short time - after his Mother's term was out in a day or two there was a call for reinforcement & the applicant was again called out in the Militia from Albemarle served till after the surrender of Cornwallis - then marched with the Prisoners to Fredericksburg - where he was discharged - When at Little York R Benjamin Harris was his capt. J. Harr. or Barr his Lieut. & Joshua Fry his ensign - Hott R. Richardson Colo. - He has no documentary evidence to prove his services - but thinks the informal testimony will establish them of Jos. Watson & Matthew Mullins & Jos. Gentry. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State - Richard Gentry Known to H. H. H. H. the day before this.

We Josiah Gentry, Mathew Mullins & Joseph Watson residents of the County of Madison do hereby certify That we are well acquainted with Rich and Gentry who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be 19 years of age, that he is reputed & believed to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opin- ion - Mathew Mullins states that he knows that said Gentry was out in the Revolution as stated in the foregoing declaration he the said Mullins being out at the same time with him, the said Josiah Gentry & Joseph Watson recollects of his starting out but was not out in the same expedition themselves sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Josiah Gentry Mathew Mullins his Joseph Watson (Mark)
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states - And the Court further certifies that said Jos. Gentry, Mr. Mullins & Jos. Watson who have testified as above are residents of the County of Madison aforesaid & credible persons on oath - and the Court further certifies that they are fully qualified as to the truth of the statements of the applicant & said witnesses
Wm Goodloe Richd Broadbent James O'Dyamat

Kentucky, Madison County det.
David Irvine clerk of the court of Madison County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the appli- cation of Richard Gentry for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 17. day August 1832.
David Irvine Clerk
ackn

State of Kentucky, ss. County of Lincoln, ss.
On this 21 day of April  May , a. d., 1853, before the undersigned, Presiding Judge of the county court within and for the county and state abovenamed, duly commissioned and authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Nancy Gentry, a resi- dent of the county of Lincoln and state of Kentucky, who first being duly sworn accor- -ding to law, with an her oath made the fol- -lowing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of February, 1853.
That she is the widow of Richard Gentry, who was a Revolution- ary Pensioner; that her said husband was placed on the Pension Rolls on the 27 th day of March, 1833, and commenced drawing a Pension from the 4 th day of March, 1831; That he drew a Pension of $26 66 / 100 per annum; and that when her said husband first drew a Pension, he was paid at the city of Lexington, county of Fayette, and state of Kentucky, and that for a short time he was paid at the city of Louisville, county of Jefferson and state of Kentucky.
She further declares that she was married to the said Richard Gentry in the county of Madison and state of Kentucky, on the 21 st day of October, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-one, (1821) by Christopher Clark, a Methodist Minister; that her name before marriage was Nancy Gentry.

try, and that her husband , the afore- said Richard Gentry, died in the county of Madison and state of Kentucky, on the 12 th day of February A.D., 1843; and that she has remained a widow since that time, and that she is still a widow.
For proof of her said husband's services and that he was a pensioner, she refers to his certificate of Pension and other papers on file in the Department at Wash- ington C.G., D.C. Nancy Gentry
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and date first before written, and I hereby certify that I am not interested in the Pension sought to be obtained by Mrs. Nancy Gentry.
John F. Higgins Pms Judge of the District & County Court

I hereby certify that I joined together in the holy estate of Matrimony, by order of License and according to the following dates - to wit.
Richard Gentry and Nancy Guttery, October the Thirteenth, eighteen hundred and twenty one.
+++++ Madison County. Christopher Clark.
State of Kentucky
Madison County Set
I Thomas H Barnes, Clerk of County Court for said County do certify, that the foregoing extract is correctly transcribed from the records of my office.
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Court and subscribe my name at office in Richmond this 25 day of March A.D. 1853.
Tho H Barnes Clerk Madison County Court.

State of Kentucky, } County of Lincoln, } ss.
I, Champre Cartee, Clerk of the county court of Lincoln county, holden at Stanford, in for the county of Lincoln, do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration of Mrs. Nancy Gentry was produced in open court and sworn to and subscribed by her, and that satisfactory evidence was produced to said court that Richard Gentry was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $26 \frac{26}{100} per annum; that the said Richard Gentry was a resident of the county of Madison and state of Kentucky, and that he died in said county and state, on the 12 th day of February A.D., 1843, and that he left a widow, Nancy Gentry, the identical person who presented and subscribed the foregoing declaration. I hereby certify that J. H. Huggins, before whom the foregoing declaration was made, and to which his genuine signature is attached, was at the time of so doing the Presiding Judge of the Lincoln County Court, duly commissioned and qualified, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit: and I further certify that I am not interested in the Pension sought to be obtained by Mrs. Nancy Gentry.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this 2 nd day of May A.D., 1853.
Champre Cartee Clerk Lincoln County Court.

289.75 7 Bounty Land Claim
At 3 rd March 1855 14 May 1856 Nancy Farris Revolutionary War
Ref to Dr. Chestney Please return W.A. ap 2/88
Forward by J. M. Shuckford Atty Richmond Ky. To whom warrant must be sent —

Bounty Land Claim Act 3 d March 1855 & 14 th May 1856.
State of Kentucky County of Madison 3 d Sct.
On this 23 d day of March A D one thousand eight hundred and Fifty Eight personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace duly authorised to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid Nancy Harris late Nancy Gentry aged 59. years a resi- dent of Madison County and State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Richard Gentry deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary War, the precise service he rendered and the Com- pany and Regiment to which he was attached she is unable to state, but refers to her decla- ration on file in the Pension office under which he procured & received a pension in his lifetime for said service, and also to her declaration to obtain a pension after his death under the act of 3 d February 1853, a Certificate of which latter pension she now has in her possession dated 2 d August 1853. to all of which she refers for further particulars in regard to the service of said Richard Gentry du d .
She further states that she was married to the said Richard Gentry in Madison County Kentucky on the 15 th day of October 1821, by one Christopher Clark a preacher of the Gospel and that her name before her said Mar- riage was Nancy Gentry that her said husband Richard Gentry died at his residence

in Madison County Kentucky on the 12 th day of February 1843, and that she remained a widow until the 25 th day of March 1854, when she intermarried with Michael Faris with whom she lived as her wife until the 1 st day of April 1857, on which day the said Michael Faris departed this life and left her again a widow, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855, and an amendment thereto of 14 th May 1856. And she further declares that she has not received or applied for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress. She refers to and files herewith the certificates of her marriages.
Nancy Faris
We Callie Campbell and William Shearer residents of Madison County in the state of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Nancy Faris in our presence.
And from our personal knowledge and acquaintance with the said Nancy Faris and of the Richard Gentry her first husband and of Michael Faris her last husband we further state that the facts detailed in her declaration aforesaid in relation to her marriages and the death of her husbands, are true, and we know the fact that she is now the widow of the said Richard Gentry and Michael Faris both now deceased. She being now a resident in our immediate neighborhood, and the said

Richard Gentry and Michael Farris also having lived in our immediate neighborhood for thirty years or more, and we know of our personal knowledge that said Nancy Farris is the identical person she represents herself to be, having known her and her the said Richard Gentry and Michael Farris for thirty years or more, they all having lived in our immediate neighbor- hood that length of time or longer and that she is now a widow.
C Campbell H William Shearer
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and is still a widow and that I have no interest in this Claim.
B D Boatright J.P.
State of Kentucky Madison County Set
I Thomas H. Barnes Clerk of the County Court of said County in said State do certify that B. D. Boatright Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit is now and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified - In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal of office this 29 th day March 1858.
Attest Thomas H Barnes Clerk Madison County Court

April 16, 1935
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BA-J/ XXXX /eel Richard Gentry-W.10976
Mrs. Della M. Peck 418 Anderson Street Greencastle, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Richard Gentry, of Virginia or Kentucky, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.10976, based upon the military service of Richard Gentry in that war.
Richard Gentry was born in September, 1763, in Louisa County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, Richard Gentry enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served two months under Captain William Dalton; he enlisted in May, 1781 and served six months under Captains John Miller, Benjamin Harris and Woodford, Colonels Holt Richardson and Boyer in the Virginia Troops.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while a resident of Madison County, Kentucky.
The soldier married October 13 or October 15, 1821, in Madison County, Kentucky, Nancy Gentry. He died February 12, 1843, in said Madison County, and she married March 25, 1854, in Lincoln County, Kentucky, Michael Farris. Michael Farris died April 1, 1857.
Nancy Farris was allowed pension on account of the services of her former husband, Richard Gentry, on her application executed May 2, 1853, at which time she was a resident of Lincoln County, Kentucky.
In 1858, she was a resident of Madison County, Kentucky, and gave her age as fifty-nine years; in 1869, she was living in Stan-

ford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and gave her age as sixty-eight years. She was still residing in the last named county in 1871.
No names of children are designated.
In 1832, one Joshua Gentry lived in Madison County, Kentucky, and in 1869, Richard R. Gentry and Mary K. Gentry resided in Lincoln County, Kentucky; no relationship to the family was shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Mil. Hist to Kansas City, Mo. Blythe Anderson Ky. Sold pension N. Prockett Mo City - Aug. 30, 1905 History to Richard Gentry, Kan. City, Mo - letter in S. 39566 Wm Gentry. 1905 Dec. 9. History to Mrs Willie Gentry Penrod, M.P.H. 1930 May 26. Photos delivered to Wm Gentry M. Leason for P.R. letters A.D. 7
Revolutionary Virginia  WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 10976  Nancy Harris formerly Wm  Richard Gentry  Butt Rev War Act: Febry 3 d 18 9 Index: - Vol. A , Page 227 
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1894 Oct. 3 J. H. Karnes, May 28/93 H.S. Lexington Mar 219 Mrs Hatter 902 7th 1907 Feb. 7. Hist. to Hon. E.C. Ellis letter in S. 7.3391 Claiborn Gentry. 1907 May 15. Hist. to N. Gentry in acc. G.W. 1908 Jan. 20. Hist. to F. C. Bald. V.S.M. 1909 May 19. A. T. Gentry that he was furnished statement May 15, 1907. Aug. 24 - Hist. to Mrs. J. J. White - mmthf. Oct. 2 - Hist. to Mrs. J. G. Gieham mmthf. Oct. 16 - Hist. to Mrs. Della M. Beck - ECH

6382
Kentucky.
Nancy Farris, formerly widow of Richard Gentry,
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of $6 dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 31 February, 1853 1 st April 1857.
Certificate of Pension issued 1 st day of May 1858.
and sent to
J. M. Shackelford Richmond Marion County Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 130 Vol. H
289751

1135 Kentucky Nancy Gentry: widow of Richard who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of Augt. 1853 and sent to
Thos W. Vamon Stanford Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1845, Page 174 Vol. 29
3 February 1853

Pension Office April 29 th 1858.
Sir:
Be pleased to certify the time to which the within names pensioner Nancy Gentry was paid.
Yours Respectfully
James Wilson Commissioner.
Rev. G. Whiting Esq. (Counsel of Pensioner)
Very Respectfully the Government auditor
Rev. H. 1833. to have been paid on 3. 1833. by bill , agreeable Nancy Gentry, Rev.
Sir: April 30. 1838.
3 rd Auditor's Office
R. H. Atkinson Esq. Thurs. March 31 st .

81,572
100 acres

Rec. Sv. Co. Rec. - 2nd match 1st Apt. 57 - 2nd match 1st
Johnsen after marriage Washington act 1853 & again married is now a widower -
Nancy Harris, Madison Co., Ky.

May 10. 1853.
No 1 to 6 to
Appd. of Nancy
Gentry widow of
Richard.
Key:
7204
Act 3rd Febry: 1853.
All nd / May 1853
at 26.66 per m 32 3/4 1853
D. M. Coon Ex. Com.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
Thos. C. Varnon
Stanford
Key:
War good Evidence full

Free
Nancy, Kentucky Richards Hy-ester Official banner H. H. H. H. H. H.
6. Whiting Esq., Coun. of Parsons Washington City D.C.

Mar good Lincoln County State of Kentucky - 2 May 1853
Marriage Certificate on file 13 Oct 1821-
Room Certificate of Court Died 12 Feb 1843 and left Nancy Gentry his widow, - continued Widowhood-

Pension Office 27 July 53
This case is respectfully referred to 3 Auditors for date of death of Pensioners and of last payment
Respectfully &c. J. Cole Chief Clerk
L. D. Bell (see other side)
Richard Gentry, act of June 1832 Died 12 th Feb. 1843, prior to his death
J. B. Smith Auditor

Hon. Lewis Cass — Sec. of War —

Richmond, Ky. Jan'y 11-1833
Hon L. Kepp, Sir, I again forward the claims of R. Magee & Rich d Gentry. An early return is solicited —
Very respectfully
Daniel M c Rea

The Commonwealth of Kentucky
To any Minister or other person legally Authorized to solemnize Matrimony.
You are permitted to solemnize the rites of Matrimony between Michael Farris and Nancy Gentry, the requirements of the law having been complied with
Witness my signature, as Clerk of the Lincoln County Court this Twenty fourth day of March 1854
Champd Garter Clerk By E. H. Garter D.C.
This is to Certify that on the 25 th day of March 1854, the Rites of Matrimony were legally solemnized by me between Michael Farris and Mrs Nancy Gentry at the House of Reuben Engleman in the County of Lincoln in the presence of John Engleman, Reuben Engleman Cohen
signed J. S. Roberts M.P. Church.
State of Kentucky County of Lincoln } ss.
I Champd Garter Clerk of Lincoln County Court do certify that the for- going Marriage license and Certificate of Marriage of Michael Farris & Mrs Nancy Gentry are truly transcribed from the originals now filed in my office, I further certify that J. S. McRoberts is duly authorized to celebrate the Rites of Marriage Matrimony. Intermony
Whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and af- fixed the seal of Lincoln County Court, at office this 23 rd day of July A.D. 1855. -
Champd Garter Clerk Lincoln County Court

of July 1855 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Nancy Farris late Nancy Gentry above named and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed - Witness my hand the day and date above mentioned
M.C. Portman J.P.L.C.
State of Kentucky - Lincoln County Set
I Champe Cartier Clerk of the Court for the County and State aforesaid do certify that
is a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly elected, Commissioned and sworn, and that his Commission was dated the 14 th day of May 1855 and continues in office until his successor is elected or appointed, and that his signature above written is genuine and in due form of law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk and affixed the seal of said Court at the office in Stanford this 23 rd day of July 1855. - Champe Cartier Clerk Lincoln County Court
State of Kentucky Sufferan set.
Be it known that on _____ day of _____ 1855 before me Pension agent personally appeared the attorney named in the foregoing power of Attorney and made oath that he has no interest whatever in the money he is authorized to receive by virtue of the foregoing power of Attorney either by any pledge, mortgage, sale assignment, or transfer, and he does not believe that the same has been so disposed of to any person whatever - sworn to & subscribed the day & date above named Pension Agent

Nancy Harris Late Nancy Gentry for renewal of Pension Certificate
Forwarded by J. M. Sharkeeford Atty. Richmond Ky. To whom renewal certif- icate must be sent.

1858
State of Kentucky Madison County ss. Set.
On this 23 rd day of March A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty Eight personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State Nancy Faris a resident of Madison County in the state of Kentucky aged 59 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to renew and obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 3 rd day of February 1858.
That she is the widow of Richard Gentry dec d . who was a private in the Revolutionary War, (whose particular service she is unable now to set forth herein, but the same is fully set forth in the declaration of the said Richard Gentry on file in the Pension office under which he obtained and received a pension during his life and also to her declaration filed under the act aforesaid and under which she received a pension during her widowhood prior to her second marriage, to both of which and the original Certificate issued to her as the widow of said Richard Gentry dec d granting her a pension of Twenty Six dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum dated the 2 nd day of August 1853 which she returns and files herewith, she refers as part of this declaration
She further declares that she was

Married to the said Richard Gentry on the 15 th day of October 1821. that her husband the said Richard Gentry died on the 12 th day of February 1843. that she was afterwards married to Michael Farris who died on the 1 st day of April 1857. and that she still remains a widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She refers to the official certificates of her marriage with Richard Gentry and Michael Farris both on file in and accompanying her application for bounty land under the act of 3 rd March 1855. forwarded to the Pension Office with this declaration.
Nancy Farris
Subscribed and sworn to before me by Nancy Farris on the day and year aforesaid and I certify that from the age and infirmity of the said Nancy Farris and inclemency of the weather, that it would be inconvenient and hazardous for her to attend Court living as she does some two miles from the County Seat of Madison County, and that said Nancy Farris is the identical person to whom the Pension is Certificate therein mentioned issued B. D. Boatright J.P.
We Caldwell Campbell and William Shearer residents of Madison County in the State of Kentucky upon our oaths declare that Nancy Farris who signed the foregoing declaration is the widow of Richard Gentry dec d . who was late a Pensioner of the United States on account of services rendered in the Revolutionary War, and

that she is the identical person to whom the Certificate of pension mentioned in her declaration and which is now shown to us dated 2 d August 1853, granting her a pension of $26.66 ch per annum was issued,
That sometime Subsequent to the date of said Certificate towit the 25 th day of March 1854, the said Nancy Farris intermarried with Michael Farris with whom she lived as his wife until about the 1 st day of April 1857, when he died leaving her again a widow and she still remains so.
We know these facts of our personal knowledge having lived for many years in the immediate neighborhood of the said Richard Gentry and Michael Farris and of the said Nancy Farris,
Elizabet William Shears
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid and I certify that all said affiants are credible persons.
R. D. Boatright J.P.
State of Kentucky Madison County 3 d Set
I Thomas H Barnes Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that R. D. Boatright Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit is now

1858
and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace within and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of my office this 29 th day of March 1858.
Attest Thos H Barnes Clerk Madison County Court.

OB 9996
Nancy Farris formerly Nancy Gentry widow of Richard Gentry and a Private soldier of the Revolutionary War app. lication for increase of Pension
C. D. Pennibaker Washington D.C.

Department of the Interior Widows Pension
I certify that in conformity with the 2 Section of the act of February 3 rd 1853 Nancy Farris formerly widow of Richard Gentry who was a private in the Revolutionary war is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of twenty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum commencing on the first April 1857 and continuing for life unless she should again marry in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the department of the interior this first day of May one Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty Eight
J. Thompson secretary Examinand countersigned of the Interior Geo. B. Whitney
Commissioner of Pensions.
State of Kentucky Lincoln County Set
I have been clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid certify that the foregoing instrument of writing is a true copy of the original Pension certificate of Nancy Farris which was by me copied and obtained in my office and the

original having been delivered to Nancy Farris: was by her last according to her affidavit herein
Witness my hand and seal office this 24 th day of November 1869
R Carson Clerk
Nancy Farris of Lincoln County and State of Kentucky widow of Richard Gentry deceased and a Pensioner of the United States this day personally appeared before the undersigned Clerk of the Lincoln County Court and made oath in due form of law that she is the identical Nancy Farris who is a widow of Richard Gentry deceased to whom was issued a pension certificate granting her a pension of twenty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum commencing on the 1 st April 1857 and date 1 st day of May 1858 which certificate has been lost or misplaced by her and that she files the above as a true copy of the original Nancy Farris mark
Sworn to me Subscribed to before me this 25 th day of November 1869
R Carson Clerk

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
A blank space is left at the close of applicant's affidavit that the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate may be set forth.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The witness must swear that he or she well knows applicant to be the same person described in his or her affidavit, and the magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity.
When a person acting as agent or attorney for a pensioner loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person, duly authenticated, is also required.
The official character and signature of the officer before whom the affidavits are made must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office; and in every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer.
STATE OF Kentucky COUNTY OF Lincoln , ss:
On this 18 th day of September , 18 71 , before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said County, personally appeared Nancy Harris , who, on her oath, declares that she is the widow of R. Gentry who was a private in the Revolutionary War who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment commanded by Colonel _____ in the service of the United States; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky ; that she received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of The Interior ; which certificate, on or about the 1 st day of September , 18 71 , at or near St. Matthews Ky by fire was consumed with the house in which she was staying at the time, and she asks that a new certificate be granted her. The no of her former certificate was 6382 & dated Dec 16 1869 .
Sworn and subscribed to before me } the day and year aforesaid. W Pearson J.P.L.C
Nancy Harris mark
STATE OF Kentucky COUNTY OF Lincoln , ss:
On this 18 th day of September , 18 71 , before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said County, personally appeared C. Gentry & R. Blair , who, on their oath, declares that they well knows Nancy Harris who has executed the foregoing affidavit, to be the identical pensioner named therein.
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid.
R. Blair C. Gentry
W Pearson J.P.L.C

State of Kentucky County of Lincoln ss.
I John Blair clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that W. R. Levison is a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified that his commission was dated on the 19 th day of May 1871 and will expire on the 19 th day of May 1875 & that his signature within written is genuine.
Given under my hand the seal of said Court this 18 th day of September 1871
J. Blair clerk
apply for new certificate on the enclosed blank. sent to Hon. J. H. B. Botten Com. Pensions Washington D.C.

J. M. Shackelford Richmond, Madison Co. Ky.

I do hereby certify that I joined together in the holy estate of matrimony by order of license and according to the following dates, to-wit:
Richard Gentry and Nancy Gentry October 15 th Eighteen hundred and twenty one
+ + + + + Madison County.
Christopher Clark "
State of Kentucky & Madison County. ss.
I Thomas H Barnes, Clerk of the County Court for said County, do certify that the foregoing extract containing the return of the marriage of Richard Gentry and Nancy Gentry, is correctly transcribed from the records of my office.
Given under my hand and seal of office, at Richmond, this 5 th day of March 1858.
Thos. H. Barnes, Clerk

State of Kentucky Madison County 355.
On this 29 day of Dec r 1832 person- ally appeared before me Thomas Willis a justice of the peace in & for the County of Madison aforesaid residence of said County. Matthew Mullins, who being first duly sworn states - That he was sixty eight years of age in June last - that he was born & raised in the County of Albemarle, Virginia. That he has been united by marriage with Richard Gentry of the County aforesaid of Madison, an applicant for the benefit of the arrearage pension since 7 th 1832, since he was a Boy - That said Gentry was a resident of said County of Albemarle during the Revolu- tionary War - That in the year 1781 he with said Gentry went out in the Militia from said Albemarle County in the service of the United States - That the said Militia in the Spring & continued out till soon after the Surrender of Cornwallis were out six months or more. That he was in same company with said Gentry, in a company

commanded by Capt John Miller, Hott Richardson was Colo — When we first went out Gentry & myself were in the Company of our own afterwards in Hitts, Gentry was in Capt Harris' Company. He knows that Gentry was out in the Militia in 1781 not less than six months. — He also admits that said Gentry served a term in 1780 — He cannot state precisely the time he was out, but thinks about two months — He further states that he is well acquainted with Jos. Watson & Jonas Gentry who with witness signed the certificate attached to said Gentry's Original Declaration — that he knows that said Watson was also a Revolu- tionary Soldier — that he was out with him in the Militia — that he & said Jonas Gentry & also said Richard Gentry are all men of good character — Subscribed & sworn to Matthew Mullins before me a justice.

of the peace as aforesaid and I certify that David Matthew Mullins is a man of good character & a reliable person on oaths - That his state- ment is entitled to credit Thos. Willis J.P.

Declaration for Increase of Pension
Under Section 13 th Act of July 27 th 1868
State of Kentucky } County of Lincoln } Set
On this 25 th day of November A.D. 1869 personally appeared before me Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid Nancy Harris aged 68 years a resident of Lincoln County in the State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical — Nancy Harris to whom was granted pension Certificate No. _____ payable at the rate of $2 22 / 100 dollars per month issued under the act of 8 th February 1853 that she makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of her pension to which she is entitled under the Thirteenth Section of the Act of July 27 th 1868
Her Post office address is as follows — Stanford Lincoln County Kentucky. And she hereby constitutes and appoints Q. D. Pennebaker Washington City her Attorney to present and prosecute this claim and authorizes him to receive and receipt for any Certificate that may be is- sued for the same, and to do any other act or thing necessary as that she might do if person- ally present with full power of substitution and revocation hereby countermanding all former authority that may have been given

for the above specified purpose
Signature of Claimant Nancy her L Harris mark
Also personally appeared Robert R Gentry and Mary R Gentry residents of Lincoln County Kentucky persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Nancy Harris make her mark to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim
Signatures of witnesses { Robert R Gentry Mary R Gentry
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25 th day of November A.D. 1869. And I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim and that the contents of the above were made known and explained to applicant and witnesses before signing
Witness my hand and seal of Lincoln County Court at office in Stanford Ky & date above written R. Carson Clerk

State of Kentucky Madison County S.S.
On this 7 th day of Jan y . 1833 personally appeared in open before John Hawkins Henry B. Hawkins & Marshall justices of the County Court of the County of Madison aforesaid now sitting, Richard Gentry a resident of said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, supplementary to his declaration made in said Court on the 13 th day of August 1832 in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 —
That in consequence of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot remember positively as to the precise length of his service as a soldier of the Revolution - but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than eight months. He served as a private in the Militia that length of time, for which service he claims a pension —
That he was born in Louisa County - Virginia - in September 1763. — That he took for an old family Bible of his

father a copy of the record of his age made by his father. This the officer copied into a Bible of his own which he now has —
When called into the service he lived in the County of Albemarle Virginia, — lived there till 1786 then removed to Madison County Ken- tucky where he has ever since still resides —
He states that at the Mobline Hills he was under Major Colo. Boyd a regular officer — He also recalls a Colo Dick a reg- lar officer — He was also under a Capt. Woodford, who he thinks was a regular officer — at Yorktown he also saw such- ing men & a great many regular officers — He does not recollect having ever received any written discharge, if he ever did he has lost them he has

Worm worm —
Inverness & subscribed to on the day of your opening.
Richard Gentry
We invite Collins a clergyman & Thomas L. Manslow also a clergyman residents of the county of Madison informed Dr. Gentry that we have long been well acquainted with Richard Gentry who has volunteered to serve to the forgoing publications that we believe him to be 70 years of age - that he is respected & believed to be a soldier of the Revolution in the neighborhood where he resides. I am convinced in these opinions - I further certify that he is a man of good character. Subscribed to on the day of your opening -
Thos - J. Bryanston Josiah Collins

Court  And the said, Members that they concur in the opinion contained in the certificate of said Court attached to the original Declaration of said applicant said Court further certify that said John Collins & the S. Stanton who have subscribed to the foregoing certificate are duly sworn & residents of Madison County & that their statements are entitled to credit
John Hawkins Henry B. Hawkins M. H. H. H.
R. G. [?]
I David Irvine, Clerk of the County Court for Madison County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original & supplementary proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Richard Gentry for a Pension - And also the affidavit of Mathew Mullins, & I further certify that Thomas Miller, whose certificate is attached to said affidavit, is an acting Justice of the peace in & for the County of Madison aforesaid - & that his signature thereto is genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 8 th January 1838
David Irvine Clerk

Stanford, August 9th 1850
my dear sir -
Michael Gentry a soldier of the revolutionary war who drew a pension from the government for many years before his death (he lived and died in the county of Madison in the state of Kentucky) left a widow - he having intermarried with her on the 12th day of October in the year 1821, said Michael Gentry departed this life on the 12th day of February in the year 1843, at his residence in the county of Madison in the state of Kentucky - where he had resided for more than a half century.
I wish to know whether his widow who still survives him is entitled to a pension under any act of congress - and whether she is entitled to draw from the time of her husband's death. Please answer immediately these inquiries - and enclose to me the rules and regulations in relation to such matters -
Yours with due respect -
J. M. Smith
Hon. John L. Edward

418 Anderson St. Greencastle, Ind. March 8, 1935.
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please advise me if there is a record of Richard Gentry from Kentucky or Virginia, having served in the Revolution.
Thanking you for this favor.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Della M. Peck

No. 1.
Character of pending claim: New cert.
Claimant: Nancy Harris
Soldier: Richard Gentry
Pensioner now on Rolls Nancy Harris
Certificate No. 10976
Agency at which last paid: Lexington
Rev. War. Act. Feb. 3, 53
Cause of termination: .....
Date of termination: .....
C. R. Johnson Examiner.
Room No. ....
Last paid to Mar 4/71
as shown by the records of Finance Division, complete up to .....
Page Clerk.
Forwarded to F. D., 91 221/71
Returned to Ex'r, .....

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier: not 2
Richard Gentry
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Born in Albermarle Co. Virginia
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Madison Co. Ky.
Date of death (as near as possible):
Feb 12 th 1843
Christian name of widow:
Nancy (Goodrich) Gentry
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Yes both
Remarks:
His tombstone in cemetery says he "was at the Capture of Cornwallis at Yorktown."
Your name and address:
Blythe Anderson Lexington Box 334 Kentucky

W. & N. Div.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
F. S. h Washington, D. C. Feb. 1 5. 189.....
Respectfully returned to
Blythe Anderson,  6 & 9 Lexington, Ky.,
with the information that the courtesy of furnishing the military history of Revolutionary soldiers is extended by this Bureau when the same is desired by descendants for historical and genealogical purposes only, and then only when the soldier or his widow applied for pension, their papers being the principal source from which data is collected for a report. The history of not more than two soldiers can be furnished to each applicant because of the large number of such requests and the time and labor it is necessary to expend upon each report.
(For purposes of identification the soldier's full name should be furnished, his place of residence before and after service (town, county, and State, if possible), and the christian name of his widow if one survived him.)
Please return all papers with your reply.
Jno Lockhorn
Commissioner.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier: not J Z not W
Samuel Campbell
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Bedford Co Virginia
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Madison Co. Ky.
Date of death (as near as possible):
1823
Christian name of widow:
Lillie (Caldwell)
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Don't know
Remarks:
Samuel Campbell had charge of the Arsenal at Harper's Ferry during Rev. war
Your name and address:
Blythe Anderson
Lexington
Box 334 Ky

MRS. J. T. WHITE 423 AVENUE A LAWTON, OKLAHOMA
To The Pension Dept. Washington D. C.
Will you Please send the Pension Record of Richard Gentry (1763-1843) enlisted 1780 in the Va. Militia In 1843 was placed on the Pension Roll of Ky. He was born in Albemarle Co. Va & died in Ky.
Also the Pension record of Daniel Traburn Trabue (1760-1840) was on the Ky. Pension Roll in 1832
Very Respectfully Mrs. J. T. White 423. A. Lawton Okla

OLD MAN & NAVY 1895 GETTYSBURG
PENSION OFFICE JAN 28 1895
PEN U. S. MAY 21 1895 OFFICE
1895 MAY 21 OFFICE

3 Virginia S. Davis
Lexington Ky Jan 23 rd 1895
The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions: Dear Sir
Please give me all the data you have in regard to Samuel Campbell, William Anderson Richard Gentry and Andrew Anderson. Give me a record of their Military service in the Revolutionary War. Probably they claimed their Pensions and more probably they did not. Please let me know. If they did not receive Pensions maybe you have some record of their Military Services anyway. Let me hear and greatly oblige
Yrs Truly Blythe Anderson, Lexington, Ky.
Box 334

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Bloomington Ind. 11-22-05
Commission of Pension Washington D. C.
Noted you kindly send me the Revolution- ary war record of Richard Gentry he was known to have settled near the James River in VA. I desire this Record to complete my proofs in claiming eligibility to the Daughters of American Revolution
Very sincerely Mrs Lillie Gentry Bloomington Indiana
Rev. Wood

Brief in the case of Nancy Harris formerly widow of Richard Gentry. — Madison County and State of Kentucky. act 3 d Feb: 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. The Claimant was pensioned August 2 d 1853, in the name of Nancy Gentry, as the widow of Richard @ the rate of $26. 66 / 100 per An: under the 2 d section of the Act of Feb: 3 d 1853. She drew her pension to Sept: 4 th 1853, as appears from the Genl's Auditon's Report. On the 25 th March. 1854, she married Michael Harris, who died April. 1 st 1857. The 2 d marriage is proven by a Copy of the County Record thereof & her husband's death On the 1 st April, 1857, by two Credible witnesses. The present Widowhood & identity of the Claimant is established by the Affidavits of two Credible Affiants & the Surrender of her Original pension Certificate. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The papers filed to establish her claim originally as the widow of Gentry, are satisfactory.
The Claim is allowed for $26. 66 / 100 per An: Commencing Apr. 1 st 1857, when her 2 d husband died as per act of 5 th Aug: 1854.
J. M. Shackelford Esq. Richmond.
Name and residence of Agent
Madison Co.
Ky;
J. C. Blythe W.
Examining Clerk.

Brief in the Case of Nancy Harris formerly Wif. of Richard Gentry, Mvt. Rev. (Mar.) Lincoln County and State of Ky. Act Feb. 3 d 1830
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE, Filed Sept. 21, 1871—
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pensioned May 1 st 1858, at $36,66 pr. Annum to commence April 1 st 1857.
Increased Decr. 1 st , 1869, to $96,00 pr. Annum from July 27, 1868.
Paid to Mar. '71—
She alleges that the increase certificate was destroyed by fire with house & contents, Sept. 1 st 1871—
Deduct payments made on former certificates,
Name and residence of Agent.
Claimant Care R. Blair Esqr. Stanford Ky—
C. R. Johnson Examining Clerk.
Sept. 25, '71— 8

Nancy Grutty Wid of Richard Grutty $26.66
Due 12 July 1843
Richard Grutty Nancy Grutty Wid of Richard Grutty $26.66 Due 12 July 1843

Brief in the case of Nancy Gentry Wid of Richard Gentry of Lincoln County and State of Kentucky under the act of 3 rd July 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.").
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Richard Gentry was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of 7 th June 1832, at the rate of $26.66 2/3 , and who died 12 th July 1843
Nancy Gentry his Widow on 2 nd May 53 in Lincoln County Court and State aforesaid filed an application for a pension under the Act 3 rd July 1853.
Her Marriage proven by Certificate on file
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Death from Certificate of Court. Identity of Widow and continued Widowhood proven.
Allowed at the rate of $26.66 per annum from the 3 rd July 1853
August 1 st 1853
Name and residence of Agent Thomas W. Parnor
Stanford
Kentucky
Daniel W. Cook Examining Clerk.

R. Gentry.
From 1780 private 8 months, $26 \frac{66}{100}
B. Breck

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Richard Gentry which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? yes. II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so ? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served ? yes V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled ? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations ? yes. VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832 ? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion ? yes. IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate ? yes. X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed ? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal ? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
has witnesses, but they are not sufficiently explicit.
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
yes.
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
yes.
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
yes.
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
1, 2, 3 rd in part, 5 th & 6 th
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Stanford Ky May 4 th 1853
The Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I send you enclosed The Declaration of Mrs Nancy Gentry & other papers necessary to enable her to obtain the pension which she is entitled to under the laws of the U. S. as the Widow of her husband Richard Gentry a revolutionary soldier.
You will please send the necessary authority to draw the pension she is entitled to as early a day as practicable, you will please direct to her at as this office I oblige your Friend &c
Thos. W. Varson

Payment to be made at
Louisville, Ky., J Caldwell
by
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Louisville
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 174 Vol. 1
R. M. Rae Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1858,
Nancy Gentry widow of Richard Gentry who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty six dollars and Sixty six cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1858, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 2nd day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
J. M. R. Campbell
Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

Washington Dc Decr 7 th 1869
How Court Pensions Washington Dc
Sir
I have the honor to submit herewith for your consideration the Application of Nancy Garris formerly Nancy Gentry widow of Richard Gentry decd who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War for increase of Pension. I also enclose herewith a certified Copy of her Pension Certificate which is alleged to have been lost or mislaid.
I am very respectfully
Your obed serv
W D Pennebaker
agent state of Ky
MS B 606 31. 56H

Stanford Ky Sept 18. 1871 J. H. Baker Esq. Commr of Pension Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed please find affidavit of Nancy Harris widow of R. Bentley enrolled in the Revolutionary War for a new certificate for Pension in lieu of one burnt up - Please attend to this at your earliest convenience & send to Stanford Ky. as the old lady not only had her Certificate burnt but all her valuables in way of clothes &
Respectfully R. H. Blair Atty for Nancy Harris

no. 7006. Nancy Harris for. wid. Richard Gentry. Ky.
Admitted for 26, 11 / 12 . her An. Com; Apr. 1 st 1857, when her husband wid, under 2 nd , Secretat F. 26, 3 rd 1853.
$24.63
Cat: to J. M. Shackelford. Richmond, Madison Co., Ky.

289.757

Richmond Madison County Kentucky Mar. 29. 1858.
Geo. C. Whiting Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Sir I forward herewith the application of Mrs. Nancy Farris late Nancy Gentry widow of Richard Gentry dec d . who was a Revolutionary Soldier for a renewal of her pension Certificate which I also enclose.
I also enclose her declaration for bounty land, to which I suppose she is entitled.
I have the honor to refer you to the Hon J. J. Crittenden.
Respectfully Your obed Servt J. M. Shackleford

Lexington
January

Increase 6.382  W Brief in the Case of Nancy Harris, formerly Widow of Richard Sturdivant Infantry, Private Pa. War. Lincoln County and State of Kentucky Act 2 Sec. 13. 1883
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE, See 13 th Sec Act July 27. 1868
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension on the roll of Ky at $26.66. per Annum.
Certificate Alleged lost.
Identity shown by the clerk, who certifies that claimant, by name, personally appeared before him & made his declaration. Office records show pension paid to March 4. 1864.
Admitted Dec 11. 1869 to pension at $96. per ann. to commence July 27. 1868. Reducting pay since
H. V. Brack Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent. C. D. Pennebaker Ag. Ky Present
Br.

Awaiting payment from Mr. Gillette & when it comes have the order form changed from no pay to Repay "Yes" — & cross out for "official" use

Jefferson City Mo. April 20th 1907.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. U. S.
Dear Sir:-
I desire to get some information concerning Richard Cenry, who served as a private in Genl. Washington's army for months prior to and up until the battle of Yorktown. He enlisted while he was living in Albermarle county Virginia, and afterwards was granted a pension. I think his pension was granted to him while he was living in Madison county. If you will kindly write me in regard to this, I will be greatly obliged to you. I want to get his company, regiment etc. as he was my great grand father.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am
Yours very truly

STATE OF MISSOURI LEGAL DEPARTMENT CITY OF JEFFERSON
HERBERT S. HADLEY, ATTORNEY GENERAL. JOHN KENNISH, ASSISTANT. RUSH C. LAKE, " N. T. GENTRY, " FRANK BLAKE, "
Jefferson City Mo., April 30th 1907,
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.,
Dear Sir:-
I desire to get some information concerning Richard Gentry, who served as a private in Genl. Washington's army a few months prior to and up until the battle of Yorktown. He enlisted while he was living in Albermarle county Virginia, and afterwards was granted a pension. I think his pension was granted to him while he was living in Madison county Ky. If you will kindly write me in regard to this, I will be greatly obliged to you. I want to get his company, regament &c, as he was my Great gand father.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am
Yours very truly
N. T. Gentry

not 9 Gentry Missouri Society.
Bethany, Mo., Sep 15 th 1894
Hon W m Lochren Commissioner of Pensions. Dear Sir,
I have just rec'd from your Office the military record of Richard Gentry a soldier of the Revolutionary War who drew a pension from Rock Castle Co Ky,
I may not have been explicit when I wrote you for this record, but the record I want is of the Richard Gentry who drew a pension while living in Madison County Ky. He served in the Virginia Line and was placed on the pension roll March 24 th 1833.

There were two Richard Genthys drew pensions from Ky, one lived in Rock Castle Co which is the record you seek,
But it is the Richard Gen- try of Madison County Ky whose record I desire and as stated before served in the Virginia Line and was placed on the pension roll Mch 29 th 1833,
I want this record for J. V. & Kanes Esq of Kansas City Mo.
Very Respectfully Henry Ladd

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Jacob Dold Packing Co. Pork and Beef Packers
JACOB DOLD, PRESIDENT. J. C. DOLD, VICE-PRESIDENT. CHAS. H. DOLD, 2 ND VICE-PRESIDENT. FRED. W. DOLD, 3 RD VICE-PRESIDENT. EDWARD F. DOLD, SECTY AND TREAS. PHILIP B. DOLD, ASST. SECTY AND TREAS.
Buffalo N.Y.
January 25, '08
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.D.C.
Dear Sir;
In behalf of my wife, Maliss Frances Dold, will request you to kindly mail me the military record of Richard Gentry a revolutionary soldier who drew a pension from Madison County Kentucky until the time of his death in February 1843.
Thanking you for your usual prompt attention in this matter which will be very much appreciated indeed, I beg to remain
Yours truly,
JACOB DOLD PACKING CO. Jacob Dold of Doldson Buffalo

May 10th 1909
Colonel [unintelligible] of [unintelligible] Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am anxious to get the records of my great-grandfather, Edward [unintelligible], who was a soldier in Washington's army in the American Revolution. He was at the Battle of Bunker Hill, and at that time lived in [unintelligible] County, Virginia; but afterwards moved to and died in Madison County, Kentucky. I understand that he was a private, and entitled when very young, to a pension only after [unintelligible] of [unintelligible].
If you will be good enough to furnish me with the desired information, I will be truly grateful. Yours very truly,
P.S.
I have understood that my great-grandfather drew a pension; or that his widow drew a pension. He died about 1822.
M.T.M.

N. T. GENTRY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW ROOMS 315 AND 316 EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK BUILDING. COLUMBIA, MISSOURI.
May 10th 1909,
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.,
Dear Sir:—
I am anxious to get the record of my Great-grand father, Richard Gentry, who was a soldier in Washington's army in the American Revolution. He was at the battle of Yorktown, and at that time lived in Albermarle County Virginia; but afterwards moved to and died in Madison County Kentucky. I understand that he was a private, and enlisted when very young, perhaps only sixteen years of age.
If you will be good enough to furnish me with the desired information, I will be truly grateful. Yours very truly
P. S.
I have understood that my Great-grand father drew a pension; or that his widow drew a pension. He died about 1843.
N. T. G.

Columbia Missouri May 12th 1900
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
I want to get the record of my Great-Grand Father, Michael Gerry, who was a soldier in the American Revolution. He was in Washington's army, and was at the Battle of Bunker Hill. He lived then in Hampshire County Virginia, but afterwards moved to Madison County Virginia Kentucky. Thanking you for your kindness in this matter, I am Very truly Yours
William R. [Signature]

Rev
Doc
Columbia Missouri, May 12th 1909,
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.,
Dear Sir:--
I want to get the record of my Great-grand father, Richard Gentry, who was a soldier in the American Revolution. He was in Washington's army, and was at the Battle of Yorktown. He lived then in Albermarle County Virginia, but afterwards moved to Madison County Virginia Kentucky. Thanking you for your kindness in this matter, I am
Very truly yours
Wm. R. Gentry

Newbern Tenn.
Aug. 8 th , 1925-
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Will you verify for me the statement found in a history of the Gentry family that Richard Gentry, born in Louisa Co. Va., enlisting in Rev. war from Albemarle Co. Va. made application for a pension Aug. 13, 1832 which was granted - Also that his widow who married Michael Farris after his death, applied for a pension Mar. 23, 1858 as the former widow of Richard Gentry which was allowed - I wish to establish my eligibility to the Daughters of American Revolution by this means -
Respectfully, Mrs. B. F. Gresham

Rec 1/8/2
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Please furnish work specified below.
May 13, 1930.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 28 pages from Revolutionary War claim of Richard Gentry, Virginia Troops, W. 10976,
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For further information see Mrs. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved:
AD Williamson
Chief Clerk of Bureau.
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Margaret M. Finch
Chief of Division.
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List of papers to Mr. J. B. Gillette through Hon. Joseph M. Dixon.
Soldier's ap. for pen. Aug. 13, 1832 - 2 p -
affids. of Josiah Henry, Matthew Mullins, Jos. Halam - same date. 1 p
Matthew Mullins' affid. Dec. 29. 1832 ending with oath of Thos. Hillis, Justice of Peace - 3 p -
Sol's. decl. Jan. 7, 1833 ending with court seals etc 4 p -
Letter from J. M. Smith to John L. Edwards. Aug 9-1850 - 1 p
Wid. ap. May 2 - 1853 - 2 p
Christopher Clark's affid. of marriage - Mch. 25, 1853 - 1 p
Affid. of Champe Carter C. of C. May 2, 1853 - 1 p
Christopher Clark's affid. of mst. Mch. 5, 1858 - 1 p
Minister's license from Commonwealth Vt - to
Mary Nancy Henry & Michael Farris - date at bottom of page July 23, 1855 - Champe Carter, Clerk.
Wid. L. land claim Mch. 23, 1858 - 3 pages, the last of which begins with soldier's name at top of page ends with date Mch. 29, 1858
Attest N. Barnes Clerk Lincoln Co. Ky - 1 p Madison County Court
Wid. appl. for blank pen. under Act. Feb. 3-1853 & dated Mch. 23, 1858 - 4 pages, the last of which begins "and was at the date thereof an acting" etc -
Wid. ap. for increase of pension Nov. 25, 1869 - 2 p - (over)

Widow's affid. that she was a pensioner & a "true copy" of her etc. which she stated had been lost. 2 pages - dated at the end "25 th day of November 1869
P Carson Clerk"

Photostatic Copies from this Claim requested May 13, 1930 by Hon. Joseph M. Dixon, Asst. Sec. of the Interior Dept., for Mr. F. B. Gillette of Hinsdale, Montana.
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List of pages furnished:

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
May 27, 1930
Mr. F. B. Gillette Hinsdale, Montana
Dear Sir:
Hon. Joseph M. Dixon, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, has personally requested, in your behalf, photostatic copies of the original papers on file in this bureau, in Revolutionary War claims for pension, of Richard Gentry, Virginia Troops, and his widow, Nancy (who later married Michael Farris), Widow File 10976.
In compliance with Mr. Dixon's request, the copies have been prepared and will be mailed to you.
The number of pages is twenty-eight and the cost is fifteen cents per page.
In making remittance, please forward the proper amount to this bureau by check or money order, drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
On May 27, 1930 this letter and the photos were left in room of Chief Clerk, this Bureau for Mr. Dixon as he requested

Rev. War Section
9mm/15
August 24, 1923
Mrs. J. T. White 483 Avenue A Lawton, Okla.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 10976 of Richard Gentry it appears that he was born in September 1783 in Louisa County, Virginia.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia he enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served two months under Captain William Dalton. He enlisted in May 1781 and served six months under Captains John Miller, Benjamin Harris and Woodford, Colonels Holt Richardson and Boyer.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832 while a resident of Madison County, Kentucky. He died February 12, 1843 in said Madison County,
Soldier married October 13 or 15, 1821 in said Madison County, Nancy Guttry who on March 25, 1854 married Michael Farris. He died April 1, 1857 and she was

allowed pension as the former widow of Richard Gentry.
In 1858 she was a resident of Madison County, Kentucky aged fifty-nine years and in 1869 was living in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record Division.
May 19, 1909.
Mr. N. T. Gentry,
Rooms 315 & 316,
Exchange Nat'l Bank Bldg.,
Columbia, Mo.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 10th and received the 12th instant, you are advised that a certified statement of the service of Richard Gentry, Wid. File #10876, Revolutionary War, was furnished you May 15, 1907.
It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish more than one statement to each person.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Richard Gentry, Widow's File #10,976, was allowed pension on an application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Madison county, Kentucky. He stated that he was born in Louisa county, Virginia, in September, 1763, and resided in Albemarle county, Virginia, where he was drafted in the fall of 1780 and served two months under Captain William Dalton; enlisted in May, 1781, and served under Captains John Miller, Benjamin Harris, and Woodford, Colonels Holt Richedson and Boyer, until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, when he was discharged at Fredericksburg; six months.
It is also alleged that soldier married in Madison county, Kentucky, October 15, 1821, Nancy Guttry. He died in same county February 12, 1843, and Nancy Gentry remarried March 25, 1854, Michael Farris, who died April 1, 1857.
Nancy Farris was allowed pension as the former widow of Richard Gentry on an application executed March 23, 1858, at which time she was fifty-nine years of age and a resident of Madison county, Kentucky. In 1869 her address was Stanford, Lincoln county, Kentucky.
Very resp —————

May 15, 1907.
N. T. Gentry, Asst. Attorney General of Missouri, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 30th ultimo and received on the 2nd instant, you are advised that Richard Gentry, Widow's File #10976, was allowed pension on an application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Madison county, Kentucky. He stated that he was born in Louisa county, Virginia, in September, 1763, and resided in Albemarle county, Virginia, where he was drafted in the fall of 1780 and served two months under Captain William Dalton; enlisted in May, 1781, and served under Captains John Miller, Benjamin Harris, and Woodford, Colonels Holt Richedson and Boyer, until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, when he was discharged at Fredericksburg: six months.
It is also alleged that soldier married in Madison county, Kentucky, October 13 or 15, 1821, Nancy Guttry. He died in same county February 12, 1843, and Nancy Gentry remarried March 25, 1854, Michael Farris, who died April 1, 1857.
Nancy Farris was allowed pension as the former widow of Richard Gentry on an application executed March 23, 1858, at in 1858 which time she was fifty-nine years of age and a resident of

Mr. H. T. Gentry.
Madison county, Kentucky. In 1869 her address was Stanford, Lincoln county, Kentucky.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Corrected Aug. 24-1922 J. M. M. F.

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October 2, 1925
Mrs. B. F. Grisham Newbern, Tenn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 10976 it appears that Richard Gentry was born in September 1763 in Louisa County, Virginia.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia he enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served two months under Captain William Dalton. He enlisted in May 1781 and served six months under Captains John Miller, Benjamin Harris and Woosford, Colonels Holt Richardson and Boyer, in the Virginia Troops.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832 while a resident of Madison County, Kentucky. He died February 12, 1843 in said Madison County.
Soldier married October 13 or 15, 1821 in Madison County, Kentucky, Nancy Guttry who on March 25, 1854 married Michael Farris. He died April 1, 1857 and she was

allowed pension as the former widow of Richard Gentry.
In 1858 she was a resident of Madison County, Kentucky aged fifty-nine years and in 1869 was living in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.